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astute (adj) wise in a clever
or practical way
[uh-stoot, uh-styoot]
Clue: astute student
An astute student studies in advance for tests and uses practical study strategies.
Ex: the astute shopper; the astute scientist; the astute engineer
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authentic – (adj) genuine; true
[aw-then-tik]
Clue: authentic = the real thing An authority on old maps declared that the sixteenth-century chart of the Florida Keys is authentic. Ex: authentic painting; the authenticity of the signature; an expert authenticated the painting
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delicacy (n) A choice item of food. 2. Great consideration for the feeling of others.
[del-i-kuh-see]
delicacy= handle with care
Smoked salmon is a delicacy.
Discussing her mistake will embarrass her unless you handle the matter with delicacy.
Ex: caviar is a delicacy
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derogatory (adj) expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing
[dih-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
derogatory = degrade
His habit of making derogatory comments about his co-workers made him unpopular.
Ex: derogatory remarks; derogatory statements
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devour- (v) 1. to eat up hungrily; 2. to take in eagerly with the eyes or ears
[dih-vour]
devour = eat it up The wolf was about to devour Little Red Riding Hood when the woodcutter arrived. The children devoured comic books when they were younger. Ex: devour a meal; devour books
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figment (n) something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality.
[fig-muhnt]
Clue: figment = not really there
The monster in the closet is a figment of the child’s imagination.
Ex: figment in his mind
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mythical (adj) imaginary; not real
[mith-i-kuhl]
Clue: mythical = Zeus was not real
Unicorns are mythical creatures.
Ex: mythical gods; mythical stories; mythical monsters
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plumage - (n) bird feathers
[ploo-mij]
Clue: plumage = feathers
Parrots have brightly colored plumage.
Ex: colorful plumage; peacock plumage
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predatory (adj) 1. living by killing and eating other animals; 2. living by robbing or stealing from others
[pred-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
Clue: predatory = prey + hunting
Crocodiles are predatory reptiles.
Predatory bands of pirates one sailed the Mediterranean seeking victims.
Ex: predatory creatures
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Mark Prior prior to
releasing the ball
prior (adj) 1. coming earlier in time 2. coming before in order or importance
[prahy-er]
Clue: prior = before I was unable to see you this morning because I had a prior appointment. Ex: prior engagement; prior offense
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scavenge (v) to search through or pick over; looking for something usable.
scavenger (n) 1. someone who scavenges 2. an animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter.
[skav-inj]
Clue: scavenge = pick through the leftovers
After the tornadoes, the people scavenged through the wreckage looking for their valuables.
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slaughter (v) 1. to kill in order to obtain meat. 2. to kill people or animals in large numbers of in a cruel way
(n) the killing of an animal for food
[slaw-ter]
Clue: slaughter = kill
For centuries, whales were slaughtered for their oil and other valuable products.
Ex: slaughter the hog; slaughter the cattle
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solitude (n) the condition of being alone or at some distance from people
[sol-i-tood, -tyood]
Clue: solitude = solo
We enjoyed the solitude of a walk on the deserted beach.
Ex: solitude confinement; solitude and quiet
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ungainly (adj) moving in a clumsy or awkward way
[uhn-geyn-lee]
Clue: ungainly = clumsy
Walruses, graceful in the water, are ungainly creatures on land.
Ex: ungainly athlete; ungainly giant; ungainly dancer
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vulnerable- (adj) open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally
[vuhl-ner-uh-buhl]
Clue: vulnerable = easily hurt
Starving people are more vulnerable to disease than those who are well fed.
Ex: vulnerable young animals; vulnerable young children